iPhone 3GS 7.2Mbps HSDPA actually makes a difference

I was testing out the internet speeds of the new iPhone 3GS on the Fido 3G network (Canada), and the speeds are almost double from what I was getting with the previous iPhone. It seems if you're on a 7.2Mbps HSDPA network, you'll see quite improved speeds. Here's the speed that I got with the iPhone 3GS.

I was testing out the internet speeds of the new iPhone 3GS on the Fido 3G network (Canada), and the speeds are almost double from what I was getting with the previous iPhone. It seems if you're on a 7.2Mbps HSDPA network, you'll see quite improved speeds. Here's the speed that I got with the iPhone 3GS.

Other than the screen though, this iPhone is so much more pleasurable to use compared to the iPhone 3G. The increase in the speed of the phone in loading apps, in the graphical transitions, etc. is very noticeable over the older model.

good thing you don't have to deal with AT&T "More bars in more places" --a necessity since AT&T is rubbish and we're tied to 2 years contract, I'll get a jack and coke

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I would not rely on that testing app. The Speedtest.net app is considered to be far more accurate as they have a much larger network of test servers and the infrastructure to support heavy testing volumes. The DSL reports app gives me results all over the map.

Speedtest is also considered to be the main benchmark for desktop/laptop speed tests on wired or wireless connections.

good thing you don't have to deal with AT&T "More bars in more places" --a necessity since AT&T is rubbish and we're tied to 2 years contract, I'll get a jack and coke

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As probably most Canadians will tell you, Fido/Rogers are not exactly the most customer friendly wireless carrier (i.e. we have to sign 3 year contracts (with the iPhone), our early termination fee is $400, etc.), but I must say that their wireless network (at least where I'm at) is better than what I expected.

I tethered the iPhone 3GS to my computer (which worked without hacks).

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Lol, I usually tether my 1st Gen using iPhoneModem. It gives me pretty much the same speeds as my iPhone has albeit on my Mac everything loads faster because of system resources. So slow 1st Gens on EDGE could do better theoretically if the CPU is upped to say, 500MHz?

As probably most Canadians will tell you, Fido/Rogers are not exactly the most customer friendly wireless carrier (i.e. we have to sign 3 year contracts (with the iPhone), our early termination fee is $400, etc.), but I must say that their wireless network (at least where I'm at) is better than what I expected.

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Customer service has always been great from AT&T at least for me. But I think in terms of what they should have they're not up to par compared with the rest of the developed world.

I just don't understand why a phone developed in US cannot find a carrier that will support all the features that other carriers in other countries have already

Tethering not supported, MMS not supported (at least for now), and 7.2mbps not supported. It's just ridiculous.

"The fastest 3G network" (that's what they advertise themselves) in the country is the slowest 3G in the world

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Apple said the iPhone, not the iPhone will support up to 7.2Mb/s 3G, they never said AT&T supports said speeds. Also, read around, AT&T is deploying those speeds right now.

MMS and Tethering work, it's just AT&T knows that enabling it right now will make their network fall on its knees just to make people happy temporarily and angry later. So to prevent that they are doing a backhaul upgrade. In English, they a preparing for maximum effectiveness of the network so when those 2 features are launched you can enjoy uninterrupted and great service.

Apple said the iPhone, not the iPhone will support up to 7.2Mb/s 3G, they never said AT&T supports said speeds. Also, read around, AT&T is deploying those speeds right now.

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EXACTLY
AT&T should support 7.2mbps if they weren't a bunch of incompetents
It's not like they didn't expect things like this wasn't going to happen
7.2 HSPA has been around Europe and Asia before iPhone 3GS came out

It's understandable that US is far bigger in land. But at least major cities should have them already

I just don't understand why a phone developed in US cannot find a carrier that will support all the features that other carriers in other countries have already

Tethering not supported, MMS not supported (at least for now), and 7.2mbps not supported. It's just ridiculous.

"The fastest 3G network" (that's what they advertise themselves) in the country is the slowest 3G in the world

Customer service has always been great from AT&T at least for me. But I think in terms of what they should have they're not up to par compared with the rest of the developed world.

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AT&T is the fastest 3G network in the US. Yeah they're to blame for not being up to par with Europe (Let's not even talk about Japan), but it's not like Verizon or Sprint or T-Mobile has anything better to offer.

AT&T is the fastest 3G network in the US. Yeah they're to blame for not being up to par with Europe (Let's not even talk about Japan), but it's not like Verizon or Sprint or T-Mobile has anything better to offer.

EXACTLY
AT&T should support 7.2mbps if they weren't a bunch of incompetents
It's not like they didn't expect things like this wasn't going to happen
7.2 HSPA has been around Europe and Asia before iPhone 3GS came out

It's understandable that US is far bigger in land. But at least major cities should have them already

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They should, but the reality is another. It's not cheap nor easy to swap out old 5+ year old equipment and putting in new one without affecting service for the area. AT&T expected this to happen, but not this fast due to the iPhone.

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